by Ryan Johnson | Feb 8, 2023 | Advocacy
At Minnesota’s electric cooperatives, our priority is to provide sustainable, reliable, and affordable electricity. With that goal in mind, I want to provide an update on significant legislation that Governor Walz signed into law on Tuesday. The legislation calls for...
by | Jan 12, 2023 | Advocacy
On January 5, the Minnesota Legislature proposed a bill to transition all electricity sold in the state to be carbon-free by 2040. The bill must consider potential impacts to the reliability and affordability of the essential electric service provided by Minnesota...
by atomic-noc | Jan 6, 2023 | Advocacy
Full DFL control of Minnesota’s House, Senate and Governor’s office in this upcoming legislative session paves the way for streamlined policy on several issues, including 100% clean energy legislation. This legislation has been proposed in years past, and we are...
by | Dec 27, 2022 | Advocacy
Lidia Dilley Jacobson retires from the Minnesota Rural Electric Association (MREA) on December 30, 2022. Amid the retirement celebrations, she was recognized by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) for her dedication and commitment to the safety...
by atomic-noc | Sep 19, 2022 | Advocacy
You may not have known you were waiting to hear my thoughts on clean energy and climate provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), but the wait is over! Here are my Five Hot Takes on what the IRA means for Minnesota and its electric cooperatives. Hot Take #1:...
by | Aug 30, 2022 | Advocacy
In mid-August, MiEnergy Cooperative welcomed the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission to its headquarters in Rushford, Minnesota, for “Co-op Innovation Day.” Several Minnesota electric cooperatives presented how they innovate to keep electric service...
